The engines behind Rwanda’s Q2 economic growth
Rwanda’s economy expanded by 9.4 % year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, as strong performances in industry and services helped drive another quarter of economic expansion. The latest figures…
Rwanda’s food and housing prices rise as inflation hits 15.7% -NISR
Rwanda’s annual inflation rose to 15.7% in August 2026, with food, housing-related expenses and transport among the categories putting increasing pressure on household budgets, according to the National Institute of…
Rwanda’s renewable energy drive gains momentum as Kigali hosts sixth RE4SG summit
Rwanda’s energy sector is entering a new phase of expansion, with electricity generation capacity having nearly doubled from 238.36 megawatts (MW) in 2020/21 to 467.14MW, while electricity access has climbed…
Kwita Izina marks 21 years, celebrating Rwanda’s Gorilla conservation legacy
Rwanda is celebrating the 21st edition of Kwita Izina, its annual mountain gorilla naming ceremony, with conservation at the heart of a national event that brings together government officials, conservationists,…
Africa’s food transformation hinges on unlocking private investment
Africa’s food transformation will depend on unlocking more private investment in agriculture, experts and policymakers said as the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 takes place in Kigali. Prime Minister Justin…
Africa’s Youth to take center stage in shaping the continent’s future
Africa’s young people are taking the lead in a new conversation about the continent’s future, as leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and emerging change makers gather in Kigali for the inaugural Africa…
Rwanda’s primary leaving examination pass rate jumps to 88.21%
Rwanda has recorded a sharp improvement in the performance of pupils in the 2025/26 Primary Leaving Examinations, with the national pass rate rising to 88.21 per cent, up from 75.64…
More rain could boost Rwanda’s harvest as farmers prepare for a wetter season
Rwanda’s farmers could benefit from increased rainfall during the October-December season, but climate experts are warning that the same rains could bring serious losses if farmers and authorities fail to…
Rwanda’s inflation climbs to 14.5% as energy and transport costs surge-NISR
Rwanda’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 14.5 percent in July 2026, up from 13.6 percent in June, as rising energy, transport and housing costs continued to put pressure on consumers.…
“The new HIV crisis isn’t medical, it is financial” Dr Winnie
When the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) presented its Special Report, United to End AIDS, on July 27, 2026, at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de…